[ItaMilRadar] B-2 Spirits Strike Iran in Long-Range Mission from Whiteman AFB
Inviato: 01 mar 2026, 16:22
Four US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a round-trip strike mission from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran and are now returning home, in what appears to be one of the most logistically demanding bomber sorties in recent years. #OperationEpicFury #FreeIran
"OPERATION EPIC FURY" BOMBER MISSION
At last, I can confirm that overnight a flight of 4 B-2A "Spirit" bombers flew non-stop from the United States to Iran to attack targets belonging to the regime.
I am releasing this information now as the bombers… pic.twitter.com/5mmiU4QXl4— DefenceGeek
(@DefenceGeek) March 1, 2026 The aircraft, identified as PETRO 41-44 were supported by at least 13 aerial refuelling tankers. The scale of the tanker bridge suggests not a symbolic strike, but a demonstration of sustained strategic reach. The four Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bombers departed from Whiteman Air Force Base and conducted a direct strike profile toward Iran before beginning their return leg earlier today. While operational details remain undisclosed, open-source tracking and radio intercepts confirm that PETRO 41 flight consisted of four aircraft operating together. Their return was first noted during a check-in with Spanish ATC, confirming they were a flight of four. What stands out, however, is not only the strike itself — but the logistical architecture behind it. The B-2s are on their way back to Whiteman AFB as PETRO41 flight. They checked in earlier this morning with SEVILLE CONTROL over the Straight of Gibraltar just like Op Midnight Hammer. I love how the Spanish controller say’s to them, “Adios” 
pic.twitter.com/IuiTAxkrf5— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) March 1, 2026 From Lajes Field, REACH 065 departed yesterday afternoon, followed shortly by REACH 023. Videos circulating on X show the tankers departing in tight 30-second intervals in daylight — a clear indicator of pre-planned large-scale coordination. Five take-offs in three...
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"OPERATION EPIC FURY" BOMBER MISSION
At last, I can confirm that overnight a flight of 4 B-2A "Spirit" bombers flew non-stop from the United States to Iran to attack targets belonging to the regime.
I am releasing this information now as the bombers… pic.twitter.com/5mmiU4QXl4— DefenceGeek
(@DefenceGeek) March 1, 2026 The aircraft, identified as PETRO 41-44 were supported by at least 13 aerial refuelling tankers. The scale of the tanker bridge suggests not a symbolic strike, but a demonstration of sustained strategic reach. The four Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bombers departed from Whiteman Air Force Base and conducted a direct strike profile toward Iran before beginning their return leg earlier today. While operational details remain undisclosed, open-source tracking and radio intercepts confirm that PETRO 41 flight consisted of four aircraft operating together. Their return was first noted during a check-in with Spanish ATC, confirming they were a flight of four. What stands out, however, is not only the strike itself — but the logistical architecture behind it. The B-2s are on their way back to Whiteman AFB as PETRO41 flight. They checked in earlier this morning with SEVILLE CONTROL over the Straight of Gibraltar just like Op Midnight Hammer. I love how the Spanish controller say’s to them, “Adios” pic.twitter.com/IuiTAxkrf5— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) March 1, 2026 From Lajes Field, REACH 065 departed yesterday afternoon, followed shortly by REACH 023. Videos circulating on X show the tankers departing in tight 30-second intervals in daylight — a clear indicator of pre-planned large-scale coordination. Five take-offs in three...Read more